RFE/RL Russia Report
2/21/2012 8:56:42 PM
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about domestic and foreign-policy developments in Russia.
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Can The Decembrist Uprising Lead To A Moscow Spring?
It's pretty obvious what's going to happen on March 4. But what about March 5? More 
Russian Scientists Grow Ice-Age Flower
Russians scientists have succeeded in regenerating an entire plant from seeds stored away in Siberian permafrost for more than 30,000 years. The groundbreaking experiment could pave the way for the revival of other ancient species. More 
Information War Highlights Intensified Fighting In Chechnya
Over a period of five days last week, militants in Chechnya inflicted serious casualties on pro-Moscow Chechen forces in a series of coordinated attacks in adverse weather conditions. More 
Putin Proposes Vast Military Reform
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has outlined plans to reboot Russia's sluggish military to the tune of nearly $800 billion. More 
Cars Circle Moscow In Putin Protest
Hundreds of cars have circled central Moscow to demand that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin allow free elections in Russia. More 
The Paradox Of Russia’s Left
Much of the Russian electorate leans left, according to sociologists. So why haven't the country's leftist parties fared better at the polls? More 
One Russian Teenager's Disillusionment
"Putin's Kiss," a critical documentary about the Russian pro-government youth organization Nashi, is told through the story of teenage leader Masha Drokova. More 
Russia Said To Block U.S. Drug Plan
Russia has reportedly blocked a U.S. plan designed to help stem the flow of drugs from Afghanistan through Central Asia, a sign of continued wariness in Moscow about Washington's intentions in a region often thought of as "Russia's backyard." More 
The Empire Strikes Back -- At Independent Media
Do the assaults on Ekho Moskvy and Dozhd TV reflect the authorities' changing approach since Vladislav Surkov was replaced by Vyacheslav Volodin as the Kremlin's political strategist? More 
Euro Parliament Criticizes Russia Vote
The European Parliament has expressed concern over the disputed Russian State Duma elections in December, but stopped short of calling for their annulment. More 
Siberian City Bans 'Toys' Protest
Authorities in the Russian Siberian city of Barnaul have rejected an application for a protest involving toys. More 
Court Annuls Russian Activist's Sentence
A court in western Russia has annulled the 10-year prison sentence handed down to an opposition activist jailed on drug charges her supporters say were politically motivated. More 
Russian Court Reviews Baby Mix-Up
A Russian court has begun to review the case of a hospital baby mix-up that led to a Russian Orthodox girl being raised by a Tajik Muslim family, and a Russian family raising a Tajik girl. More 
Administrative (Resource) Breakdown
Administrative resources make up the glue that holds authoritarian structures like Putin's power vertical together. And there have been plenty of signs recently that this glue is weakening. More 
Radio Reshuffle To 'Control' Election Coverage
The chief editor of Russia's leading liberal radio station, Ekho Moskvy, says a surprise management reshuffle is aimed at dictating the station's coverage ahead of presidential elections on March 4. More 
First Wine, Then Meat, Then Veggies. Now Russia Cuts The (Ukrainian) Cheese
Ukraine and Russia are trading harsh words in an escalating row over Ukrainian cheese. Russia last week barred imports of some Ukrainian cheeses, citing poor quality. More 
Russian Official Fired For Deportation
The Russian Federal Migration Service has announced that the head of the agency's department in Vladimir Oblast has been fired for improperly deporting a French journalist from Russia. More 
Navalny Tapped For Aeroflot Board Seat
Russian anticorruption blogger and opposition political activist Aleksei Navalny has been nominated for a spot on the board of directors of Russia's national air carrier, Aeroflot. More |
